Cardiovascular Drugs and Medications Q 73

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A client with congestive heart failure is being treated with torsemide (Demadex). The nurse obtains the following vital signs: Blood pressure of 100/65 mm hg; pulse rate of 91 beats per minute; and respiration of 25 breaths per minute? Which of the following will be the priority assessment of the nurse after the initiation of the dose?

  

     A. Urine output

     B. Serum potassium and calcium

     C. Blood pressure

     D. Weight

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Blood pressure.

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The priority assessment in this situation will be the monitoring of the blood pressure because hypotension poses a risk in this medication.

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Options A, B, & D: Urine output, serum potassium and calcium, and weight are monitored but they are not the priority.

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